Consultation response on travel and tourism statistics

This is a combined response from the GLA and London & Partners. It reflects a shared interest in the development of improved travel and tourism statistics for London.

International tourism is a vital component of London’s economy. London is the third most popular city destination in the world for international visitors, with 19.6m arrivals in 2019. Previous research by the GLA has found that as much as half of £12bn retail sales in London’s two main international town centres may be by overseas visitors.